🇯🇵 How to say

“chair” in Japanese

椅子いす
Illustration of "chair" in a Japanese cultural setting
A well-lit living room features a comfortable wooden chair placed by a window, with a soft cushion and a book resting on the seat. Sunlight streams in, highlighting the chair as a cozy spot for reading or relaxing.

Usage note

椅子 is a common word for any kind of chair, from dining chairs to office chairs. It's neutral and used in everyday situations, so you can rely on it for most conversations about seating.

Examples

  • この椅子に座ってください。

    Please sit in this chair.

  • 新しい椅子を買いました。

    I bought a new chair.

  • 椅子が二つあります。

    There are two chairs.

Quick check

What does "椅子" mean?

  • A. chair
  • B. iron
  • C. salt
  • D. insect

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